Alumni News Archive
Asper School of Business
Asper community remembers Peter Cooney, beloved instructor of accounting
June 14, 2024 —
The Asper School of Business community mourns the loss of former instructor of accounting and alumnus, Peter Cooney [BComm/70, MBA/79]. Cooney passed away on January 18, 2024, with community members quickly reaching out to share their memories of his time as a student in the 1970s and his instruction in the department of accounting and finance from 1978 to 1999.
Faculty of Law
Remembering Professor Gerald Nemiroff
June 13, 2024 —
With sadness, we share news of the passing of retired Faculty of Law professor, Gerald Nemiroff. Known to colleagues as “Gerry,” he taught at the Faculty of Law from 1968 to 2008, serving as Associate Dean from 1977 to 1982.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Inspired by her community, driven to make change
June 11, 2024 —
Antonia Kandiurin, a graduate of the Bachelor of Kinesiology in Athletic Therapy, says finding out she was accepted into the Max Rady College of Medicine was a bittersweet and overwhelming experience.
Donor Relations
Giving back to give others a step forward
June 11, 2024 —
UM alum John Allegro’s planned gift is helping mature students achieve their dreams
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Alumni celebrated for contributions to community with Certificate of Merit
May 30, 2024 —
Two alumni were honoured for their outstanding professional and personal contributions to Manitoba’s agricultural community.
Asper School of Business
Pride, a celebration of authenticity free from fear
May 30, 2024 —
You might say that Asper BComm alum Kevin Chamagua [BComm(Hons)/18] runs a small business outside of his fulltime role as a Property and Casualty Specialist at Columbia Insurance, leveraging his Asper education in unique ways. He invests time, money and creative energy into this side gig; creating business plans, doing his own marketing, networking and managing a busy schedule for Marquesa, who is actually much more than a business.
St. John's College
Max Sandred embarks on an experience of a lifetime
May 29, 2024 —
The UM and SJC alum studied Environmental Design during his undergraduate degree, spending countless hours at St John's studying for exams and eating food with friends in the Daily Bread Cafe. He also received several SJC scholarships and bursaries to support his education.
Alumni
Meet the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award for Lifetime Achievement recipient
May 29, 2024 —
Steve Kroft [BA/88] is the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Asper School of Business
Asper BComm alum leading business development at New Media Manitoba
May 28, 2024 —
Manager of Business Development at New Media Manitoba and Asper alum Corinne Gusnoski [BComm(Hons)/18] spends her days doing everything from consulting with Ubisoft Winnipeg to learning new applications for virtual reality (VR) technology. Despite Gusnoski’s tech-oriented work, her background is in business. Day-to-day, she works with interactive digital media companies and leverages her business expertise to support their goals.
Donor Relations
Student scholarship recipient to develop a community wellness strategy
May 23, 2024 —
Learn how UM PhD student, Stephanie Van Haute, is using her lived experience as inspiration for research